Charlton Athletic Women are pleased to announce the signing of Jaime Gotch. The versatile defender who normally plays centre-back joins the club having previously played at Reading Academy.

Speaking to the club, Gotch is looking forward to making the step up into Women’s football

“Coming up into women’s football is a big step from academy football where I was playing last season” said Gotch.

“Charlton seems an intense club so I’m looking forward to playing throughout the season. I saw the progress they made last year and the season before with getting promoted and Charlton seemed the best club to join.”

As well as captaining the side, Gotch started 18 times for Reading last season with a further two appearances off the bench.

Manager Riteesh Mishra is pleased with his new signing.

“I’m pleased that players from strong WSL academies are choosing us as their side to step up to the main women’s game with. I’m pleased with how Jaime has started and I think she has a lot of potential stepping up into first team football.”